President Wilson Addresses Labor Delegates in Washington
Delegates from the American Federation of Labor travel to Washington to honor President Wilson after his re election. He urges a united nation without class divisions and calls for justice with heart, urging all to join the common movement for humanity. Samuel Gompers conveys congratulation and notes the federation’s aim for freedom and justice for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Justice
U. S
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Movement For Humanity
Gompers
America
Samuel Gompers
Baltimore
Washington
New Temple of the Federation
Ninth and
Massachusetts Avenue
Executive Council
Feudist John Spurlock Killed in Ambush
Lexington reporter notes John Spurlock a veteran feud survivor was shot dead by concealed assailants at Quicksand Breathitt county. Bloodhounds to track the fugitives. sheriffs’ posses depart from Jackson to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omecky
Lexington
John Spurlock
Quicksand
Breathitt County
Jackson
Governor Attends Paul Waples Funeral
Governor Ferguson travels to Fort Worth to attend Paul Waples funeral. He will escort the funeral train to Denison for burial and is expected to return next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waples
Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Fort Worth
Paul Waples
Denison
Diemer Girl Ended Life Says Doctor
In Pontiac Illinois an autopsy by Dr Ludwig Hektoen found Christine Diemer died by her own action, not murder. The physician told attorney Adsit that charges against the Diemer family are unlikely to proceed, and coroner Myers indicated he is satisfied with the finding. Congratulations followed the Diemers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Ill
Chicago
Christine Diemer
Diemer
Myers
Ludwig Hektoen
Rush Medical College
Little Undertaking
Central Illinois
Adsit
Mr. Adsit
Gregory May Accept Fifth Circuit Court
Report indicates Attorney General Gregory would succeed the late Judge McCormick on the Fifth Circuit Court. Gregory would not discuss the report. Mrs. Gregory wants to return to Texas and the appointment would allow their Austin residence. If he accepts, the president is expected to name him promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gregory
McCormick
Fifth Circuit Court
Texas
Austin
Supreme Bench
Hughes
White House
Supreme Court
Water in Waco milk adulteration found
State Pure Food Department analysis of 32 milk samples from Waco dealers found sixteen adulterated with over 40 percent added water. Complaints will be filed by the department on behalf of the state against the dealers who supplied the adulterated milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Pure Food Department
Waco
Weather forecast for East and West Texas and major cities
Forecasts announce fair weather for Sunday and Monday across East and West Texas. Other cities report clear skies with light to moderate winds, typical weekend highs ranging from the mid 30s to mid 60s and calm to gentle conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Texas
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Boston
Washington
Plan for March civilian military camps in San Antonio
San Antonio to host three civlian training camps in 1917. First camp planned for March if Mexican situation allows, with a second in summer and a third in fall. War Department aims to train civilians for officer roles through progressively advanced camps at government expense and with potential commissions in the reserve corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Governor's Island
New York
Reserve Corps
Fort Sam Houston
War Department
Camp Wilson
Texas Savings Departments Report Large Cash Reserve
Austin November 18. Resources of the savings departments of 28 Texas state banks totaled 4 189 459 14 at October 31. Of this 2 980 127 92 were first liens on real estate. Deposits totaled 4 136 239 76 with 48 792 83 in undivided profits. Cash reserves required 602 309 65 but actual reserves were 867 245 56, 264 933 91 above requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Richard's primary law defeated in South Dakota election
Results from Pierre show the Richard's primary law requiring presidential candidates to debate in South Dakota was defeated by 385 votes. Official returns released today confirm the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
South Dakota
Society Women Plan Revolt Over Clothes Price Hike
Chicago society women threaten to wear last season's clothes and boycott new purchases if a 560 percent rise in women's clothing prices goes into effect. Leaders say the move will protest an arbitrary price increase amid prosperity. Mrs B F Langworthy notes hundreds ready to join. The issue coincides with the National Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers convention featuring new styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
B. F. Langworthy
River Forest
National Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers’ Association
Seizure of Cold Storage Records in Chicago Inquiry
Federal agents seized the books and records of two large Chicago cold storage warehouses to aid the food price inquiry. Probes focus on alleged stockpiling and a possible conspiracy to raise prices. indictments could follow. Butter and eggs prices rose as creamery butter sold at 39 1/2 to 40 cents a pound and eggs gained a half cent per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Department of Justice
Middle West
Missing Sonny Matthews Found Dead in Lake Michigan
The body of nine year old Sonny Matthews, missing since February 10, 1916, was recovered from Lake Michigan. Police are unsure if foul play occurred or he fell into the lake. A prior unsigned letter claimed Sonny died the second day he was lost, a detail the father had awaited to confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Sonny” Matthews
Lake Michigan
Sonny Matthews
Keller and Fagan deny engagement rumors in Boston
Helen Keller and her secretary Peter Fagan denied reports of a betrothal. The publicity prompted Keller to cancel a trip to recover from a nervous breakdown. Fagan claimed engagement to another woman while Keller and Fagan both rejected the gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Helen Keller
Peter Fagan
Miss Keller
Fagan
Edward W. McGlenn
City Register
British Private Escapes Germans By Knee Trick
F Spikesley, a British private captured by Germans, escaped by theatrically dislocating his knee and rejoining it. The Germans released him as disabled and unfit. He then returned home and instantly restored the knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
F. Spikesley
England
Bishop of Chichester Closes Palace for Winter
To save coal and light under the British government economy appeal the bishop of Chichester has closed his palace for the winter and moved to the smaller Close residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chichester
After a Battle in France Troops Dig In Amid Ruins
A World War era description explains the sequential front line roles from reserves to sapper teams and stretcher bearers. It notes ambulance units at field relief stations amid debris, and that field hospital service is as dangerous as frontline work.
Auto plunge from course kills four. woman among dead
A car left the course and struck a tree, killing four people including a woman. A refreshment stand was involved as the vehicle veered off path. Further details are unclear in the readable text.
Aitken Wins Grand Prize After Tragic Race Crash
Aitken wins the international grand prize in a Peugeot after Dario Resta’s Peugeot falters. Four people die when Lewis Jackson’s Marmon crashes into a tree and a refreshment stand in Los Angeles. Cooper and Patterson finish second and third. Aitken’s final time 4 42 47 at 85.59 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Lewis Jackson
Seventh Street
San Vincente Boulevard
Aitkin
Cooper
Patterson
F. L. Little
Keystone Film Company
Harold Edgerton
Lena Juratsch
Georgia McCall
John C. Hianda
J. F. Hannigan
Jackson
Juratsch
Edgerton
Jenkins
Catherine’s Hospital
Santa Manea
Aitken
Peugeot
Howard Wilcox
Wilcox
Dario Resta
Earl Cooper
A. H. Patterson
Hudson
Clyde Roads
Scriven Tours Mexico Flight Prepares San Antonio Aviation Post
Brigadier General George P. Scriven flew from Columbus, N M to Colonia Dublan, Mexico by aeroplane in under two hours for an official visit to American headquarters. He will return by automobile to inspect telegraph lines and discuss locating a major aviation post west of San Antonio on a 677 acre site with Major Foulois, aided by the War Department funding but lacking land purchase authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
George P. Scriven
Army
Columbus
N. M
Colonia Dublan
Mexico
American Expeditionary Force
Edgar Russel
Southern Department
Expeditionary Command
Scriven
United States Army
Tn Ae
Anto
San Antonio
General Scriven
3. D. Foulois
Major Foulois
General Funston
War Department
Congress
Laredo
Brownsville
Plans for a municipal brass band by city police and fire
Commissioner Robert Uhr plans a brass band formed from police and fire department members. He believes music could ease ill feeling, boost understanding, and that funds might be raised by popular subscription if the city cannot fund instruments. He notes many department members are musicians and few barriers exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police
Fire Departments
Robert Uhr
Uhr
Fire
Referendum Planned by Chamber of Commerce on Railroads
The national council of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States voted at its annual meeting to send a nationwide referendum to members. It seeks business opinion on legislation to prevent transport disruption and to stabilize improve and extend railroad facilities to meet commerce and public needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Council of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Many Cases Dropped by District Court Judge Anderson
Nearly 200 felony cases pending in the Thirty seventh District court were dismissed by Judge Anderson on motion of District Attorney W C Linden. Indictments ranged from burglary to forgery as Linden filed reasons that proof was insufficient to sustain a conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-seventh District Court
Anderson
W. C. Linden
Linden
Hughes to Rest Three Weeks In Lakewood
Charles E. Hughes arrived in Lakewood to spend three weeks relaxing with golf and walks. He and his wife were greeted by about 200 townspeople at the station. The secretary said he will meet only with William R. Boyle Cox, expected Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
N. J
Charles E. Hughes
William R. Willcox
Wilson Cabinet Holds Long Mexican Conference at White House
President Wilson conferred over three hours with Lane Lansing and Baker on the Mexican issue. No announcement followed. Lane said there was nothing to say and hinted joint commission members expect a settlement plan, with talks to resume Monday in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Lane
Lansing
Baker
Joint Commission
Lanie
White House
Joint Committee
Atlantic City
Luis Cabrera
Deutschland Soon to Leave New London for Germany After Libel
The German sub-sea freighter Deutschland is likely to depart New London within 48 hours despite a libel by the T. A. Scott Company for $12,000 filed in New Haven. The bow damage from the tug collision near Hartford has been repaired, and bonds are being arranged to cover damages. Service was effected on the captain due to the vessel’s structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Germany
T. A. Scott Jr
T. A. Scott Company
Hartford
United States District Court
New Haven
F. M. Murphy
Scott Company
Butter Up 312 Cents On Elgin Board
Butter jumped three and a half cents to forty cents on the Elgin board of trade as bids exceeded offers. The advance comes amid threats of investigation by the county attorney into price fixing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Board of Trade
Elgin Board of Trade
Cline
Also Mentioned on This Page
Csago
Mr. Wilson
Diemer Girl
Fifth Circuit
Pure Food Department
Weather Forecast
Plan 10
Boy
France
Resta
Kennerdell
Eddie Pullen
Mercer
Pullen
Rickenbacher
Cody
National
Ouhiven
Deutschland
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!